Facts

Plaintiffs Chelsea Medlock and Anthony Torres were formerly employed by defendants Manlin I, LLC, DT Fund II Group, LLC, owner of multistate marijuana operator MedMen. Specifically, Medlock worked for defendants from February to June 2018 and Torres worked for defendants from February to August 2018. Plaintiffs filed a class-action lawsuit against defendants for wage and hour violations.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiffs contended that defendants violated Labor Code Section 1194 for failing to properly compensate plaintiffs at the proper minimum wage for all the hours plaintiffs worked. Plaintiffs contended that defendant violated Labor Code Section 1198 for failing to properly compensate plaintiff for overtime pay. In addition, plaintiffs contended that defendant violated Labor Code Section 226.7 for failing to provide plaintiffs proper meal breaks and rest breaks. Further, plaintiffs contended that defendant violated Labor Code Section 226 for failing to provide plaintiffs accurate wage and hour statements. Lastly, plaintiffs contended that defendant violated Labor Code Section 202 and 202 for failing to provide plaintiffs wages upon termination of plaintiff's employment.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant denied plaintiffs' contentions.

Result

Defendant agreed to settle the case for $975,000.